Register a Company in Zimbabwe from Abroad

Register a Zimbabwe Company Without Visiting the Country

Whether you are a Zimbabwean in the diaspora or an international investor, you can register a company in Zimbabwe entirely remotely. You do not need to travel to Zimbabwe at any point during the registration process.

Thousands of Zimbabweans living in the United Kingdom, South Africa, United States, Australia, UAE, Canada, Botswana and other countries successfully register and operate businesses in Zimbabwe every year. This guide explains exactly how.

Why Register a Company in Zimbabwe from Abroad?

• Investment opportunities: Zimbabwe’s growing economy offers opportunities in agriculture, mining, real estate, technology, and tourism
• Property ownership: A registered company can purchase and hold property in Zimbabwe
• Remittance efficiency: A corporate bank account allows more efficient transfer and management of funds
• Government tenders: Many contracts require a locally registered entity
• Professional services: Offer consulting, IT, or other services to Zimbabwean clients through a local entity
• Family business: Formalise business operations managed by family members in Zimbabwe

Step-by-Step Diaspora Registration Process

Step 1: Choose Your Entity Type

Most diaspora clients choose either:

• Private Limited Company (Pvt Ltd) — if you have a local co-director in Zimbabwe
• Private Business Corporation (PBC) — if you want a single-member entity (no local director required)

Step 2: Engage a Local Registration Agent

Appoint a registration agent in Zimbabwe to handle the process on your behalf. The agent will:

• Conduct the name search
• Draft the constitutional documents
• Submit the registration pack to the Companies Registry
• Collect the Certificate of Incorporation
• Provide a registered office address

Step 3: Prepare and Sign Documents

Your agent will prepare the documents and send them to you for signing. You will need to:

• Sign the Memorandum and Articles — the subscription clause must be signed by each founding shareholder
• Sign the CR14 form — consent to act as director
• Provide a notarised copy of your passport
• Provide proof of your overseas address (utility bill or bank statement)

Step 4: Notarisation and Apostille

All documents signed outside Zimbabwe must be notarised. Depending on your country, you have several options:

Country	Notarisation Options
United Kingdom	Notary Public; Zimbabwean Embassy in London
South Africa	Commissioner of Oaths; Zimbabwean Embassy in Pretoria or Consulate in Johannesburg
United States	Notary Public (with apostille from Secretary of State)
UAE	Notary Public; Zimbabwean Embassy in Abu Dhabi
Australia	Justice of the Peace; Notary Public
Canada	Commissioner of Oaths; Notary Public
Botswana	Commissioner of Oaths; Zimbabwean Embassy in Gaborone

For countries that are members of the Hague Apostille Convention, documents must be apostilled. For non-member countries, documents should be legalised by the Zimbabwean embassy.

Step 5: Send Documents to Zimbabwe

Through RegisterCompany.co.zw's current online flow, standard Pvt Ltd and PBC customers submit their details online and send any required documents digitally. Couriered originals or notarised documents are only needed in special cases if specifically requested.

Step 6: Agent Submits to the Registry

Your agent submits the complete registration pack, pays the government fees, and tracks the application through to the Certificate of Incorporation.

Step 7: Post-Registration Setup

Once incorporated, your agent can also handle:

• ZIMRA tax registration
• Corporate bank account opening (you may need to visit or provide power of attorney)
• NSSA registration
• Ongoing company secretarial services

Power of Attorney

A General Power of Attorney may be used in special cases where an agent must formally act on your behalf. It is not the normal starting point for the current RegisterCompany.co.zw online registration flow. Where a Power of Attorney is required, it should authorise the agent to:

• Submit documents to the Companies Registry
• Pay government fees
• Collect the Certificate of Incorporation
• Sign routine administrative documents on your behalf

The Power of Attorney must be signed before a Notary Public and apostilled/legalised for use in Zimbabwe.

Costs for Diaspora Registration

In addition to our service package fee (which includes all government registration fees), diaspora clients should budget for:

• Notarisation fees: $20–$100 depending on country
• Apostille fees: $10–$50 depending on country
• Courier charges: $30–$80 for international courier
• Professional service fee: $200–$600 (includes document preparation, registered office, and submission)